Interview with Dr Omar Ali-de-Unzaga

Publication: Fortresses of the Intellect: Ismaili and other Islamic Studies in Honour of Farhad Daftary
Editor: Dr Omar Ali-de-Unzaga
 
Questions addressed in the interview:

1. How did the idea for a book in honour of Dr Farhad Daftary come about? (00:20)
2. How would you describe the most salient contributions of Dr Daftary to Ismaili and broader Shi‘i studies? (1:03)
3. What themes are addressed in the book and how did you select them? (3:12)
4. What criteria were used when selecting contributors for this book? (4:11)
5. What scope is there for scholars to build on Dr Daftary’s work in Ismaili and broader Shi‘i studies? (5:47)